Methods for benchmarking building energy consumption against its past or intended performance: An overview

• Published in: Applied energy Vol. 124; pp. 325 - 334
• Main Authors: Li, Zhengwei, Han, Yanmin, Xu, Peng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2014; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Building; Energy; Energy benchmarking; energy conservation; Exact sciences and technology; monitoring; Overview; Building; Overview; Energy benchmarking; Energy consumption; Performance; Buildings

•This paper reviews up to date methods for building energy benchmarking.•This paper summarizes the major characteristics of these methods.•This paper recommends a flow chart for reader to choose a proper method. Building sector consumes a significant portion of energy worldwide. One of the reasons i...